How to Submit Waivers and Equivalencies
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1 How to Submit Waivers and Equivalencies Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Presented by: Alise Howlett, Assoc. AIA, CFPE, CHFM Standards Advisor, EM/PE/LS HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 1
2 What We Will Cover Today 1. Identify waivers and equivalencies, including their relationship to the Life Safety Code. 2. Identify the difference between a waiver request and an equivalency request. 3. Understand the process to submit a waiver or equivalency request. HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 2
3 WAIVER & EQUIVALENCY BACKGROUND HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 3
4 Waiver & Equivalency Background Effective July 5, 2016, CMS adopted the 2012 edition of NFPA 101, also called the Life Safety Code. (Previously on the 2000 edition) During the 5 years prior to this, CMS issued allowances for healthcare organizations to comply with specific sections of the 2012 LSC before the entire code document was adopted. These were Categorical Waivers. HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 4
5 Waiver & Equivalency Background Categorical Waivers did not require a healthcare organization to make a formal request to CMS to utilize these waivers. The Categorical Waivers that are directly tied to specific sections of the 2012 edition of NFPA 101 are no longer needed as this edition is the governing code. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 5
6 Waiver & Equivalency Background Individual organizations may still have the need for waivers or equivalencies specific to their facility because of individual hardship and special circumstances. We are going to discuss available options regarding waivers, time-limited waivers, equivalencies, and the procedures required to utilize them. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 6
7 Waiver & Equivalency Background CMS mandates all LSC deficiencies are resolved within 60 days of the end of the survey UNLESS there is a waiver or equivalency to cover the issue. While most LSC deficiencies can be resolve quickly (i.e. removing door wedges; relocating items cluttering a corridor), some cannot. Examples of LSC deficiencies that take more than 60 days to resolve are: Completing sprinkler installation for delayed egress locks Installing new fire rated door assemblies Two-hour rated generator room enclosures 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 7
8 Waiver & Equivalency Background Let s talk about the difference between Waivers and Equivalencies. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 8
9 WAIVER DEFINITION 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 9
10 Waiver Definition A waiver is a decision by CMS that you do not have to comply with a specific provision of the LSC. Their decision is based on information provided by the organization. The organization does not have to prove other Life Safety Code measures exist to compensate for the deficiency. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 10
11 Waiver Definition When a healthcare organization wants to resolve a deficiency in a timely manner and the 60-day correction window cannot be met, CMS requires the healthcare organization to submit a special waiver request, called a Time-Limited Waiver request. Essentially, this is a request for an extension date to complete the issue. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 11
12 EQUIVALENCY DEFINITION 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 12
13 Equivalency Definition An equivalency is a decision by CMS to allow an equivalent level of safety to be provided to meet code requirements. Their decision is based on information provided by the organization in their equivalency request. The organization is required to prove other Life Safety Code measures exist to compensate for the deficiency. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 13
14 Equivalency Definition An equivalency request is an NFPA document that scientifically demonstrates an equivalent level of safety through assessing the remaining features of life safety using a predetermined mathematical scale. If the equivalency request demonstrates an equivalent level of safety, and CMS approves the request, then the deficiency does not have to be resolved, but is only valid until the next survey. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 14
15 Equivalency Definition The equivalency request must be made using NFPA 101A Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety, (2013 edition) worksheets. The document itself is called the Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES). It takes time to properly assess the LSC deficiency for an equivalency request and provide the support documentation. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 15
16 Equivalency Definition The FSES equivalency request is an empirical approach in that it relies on mathematical formulas to compare life safety features to then make a final determination. Building elements and systems demonstrate an equivalent level of safety when judged against the normal code requirements. Not all LSC deficiencies will qualify for a FSES equivalency request due to the final scoring not meeting the pre-set minimum values. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 16
17 Equivalency Definition There are no specific qualifications for the individual assigned to complete the FSES worksheets. However, this person shall be competent in understanding the elements required to be evaluated by the FSES and under the Life Safety Code. The FSES, when submitted, is a legal document which declares that the facility shall have compliant systems and components for all elements claimed on the FSES. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 17
18 Waiver & Equivalencies Let s talk about the PROCESS for Requesting a Waiver or Equivalency 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 18
19 WAIVER & EQUIVALENCY PROCESS 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 19
20 Waiver & Equivalency Process The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have statutory Conditions of Participation (Conditions for Compliance for ASC) which require all healthcare organizations to meet the applicable provisions of the 2012 edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (LSC) for participation in their reimbursement program. Therefore Healthcare organizations must comply with all applicable LSC requirements. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 20
21 Waiver & Equivalency Process A waiver or equivalency request starts with a finding of Life Safety Code (LSC) noncompliance during the accreditation survey process. If compliance cannot be accomplished in 60 days, the decision to apply for a waiver or equivalency must be made by the organization. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 21
22 Waiver & Equivalency Process Waivers and equivalencies are not to be used for minor deficiencies that can be and should be resolved. Reserve the use of waiver requests or equivalency requests to issues that are truly a hardship to resolve. Hardships can be financial or operational. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 22
23 Waiver & Equivalency Process A deficiency MUST be cited on survey. As a deemed accrediting authority by CMS, Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) will accept for consideration a waiver request or an equivalency request for deficiencies on features of life safety, only after each deficiency has been cited during a survey. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 23
24 Waiver & Equivalency Process If the deficiency was not cited during a survey, then the organization cannot submit a waiver or an equivalency request. So if you have an issue that you want to request a waiver or an equivalency request, then review the issue with the surveyor for inclusion in the survey deficiency report. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 24
25 Waiver & Equivalency Process The organization then submits a Plan of Correction (PoC) within 10 days of receiving the survey deficiency report, stating they will submit a waiver or equivalency request on a specific date, normally within 7 days. (HFAP will work with the organization on an equivalency date or other issues). 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 25
26 Waiver & Equivalency Process The formal request is then submitted as follows: Waiver & Time-limited Waiver: Within 7 days unless a timeframe as accepted within the PoC. Equivalency : Timeframe as accepted within the PoC. It takes time to for you to properly assess the LSC deficiency for a these requests and provide the support documentation. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 26
27 Waiver Letter WAIVER Preliminary factors all are required: 1. A deficiency MUST be cited on survey. 2. Rigidly applying the LSC would result in an unreasonable hardship and 3. The life safety deficiency does not adversely affect the health and safety of the patients. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 27
28 Waiver Letter Rigidly applying the LSC would result in an unreasonable hardship. Explain in detail why the organization cannot resolve the deficiency. Also explain if the hardship is financial or operational. If financial, provide a budget figure to resolve the deficiency to demonstrate the hardship; 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 28
29 Waiver Letter The life safety deficiency does not adversely affect the health and safety of the patients. Explain in detail why this specific deficiency does not adversely affect the health and safety of the patients. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 29
30 Waiver Letter FOR A WAIVER- The written request must include a cover letter with the following information: 1. The name of the organization, address and CCN; 2. The contact information (name, title, telephone number and address) of the organization s representative; 3. Describe in detail what the LSC deficiency is, and include the respective LSC section number that is deficient; 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 30
31 Waiver Letter 4. Explain why the organization cannot resolve the deficiency; 5. Explain if the hardship is financial or operational. If financial, provide a budget figure to resolve the deficiency to demonstrate the hardship; 6. Identify which occupancy classification you are requesting the waiver for (i.e. Healthcare; Ambulatory Health Care; Business); 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 31
32 Waiver Letter In addition to the cover letter, you need to provide the following documentation: Copies of the Alternative Life Safety Measures documentation demonstrating the LSC deficiency was assessed for ALSM; Additional documentation: Supporting documentation that you want to submit to substantiate your request for the waiver: Photos Plan, sketches Reports Estimates 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 32
33 Waiver Letter You can only have one waiver request per submission. You can have multiple submissions, but they must have their separate cover letters and support documents. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 33
34 Time-Limited Waiver Letter A special Time-Limited Waiver request requires the following modifications: In the cover letter, instead of identifying the hardship in resolving the LSC deficiency, explain what modifications or actions are required to resolve the deficiency You must include copies of the following to prove action is underway: A contract with a vendor Building permits Construction schedules 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 34
35 Time-Limited Waiver Letter All of the other items required for a standard Waiver request must be included (i.e. ALSM assessment, photos, drawings, reports, etc.) with a Time-Limited Waiver request, and submitted to HFAP. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 35
36 Equivalency Letter Equivalency preliminary factors all are required: 1. A deficiency MUST be cited on survey. 2. Rigidly applying the LSC would result in an unreasonable hardship and 3. An FSES evaluation will prove equivalent compliance. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 36
37 Equivalency Letter FOR AN EQUIVALENCY- First, a cover letter must be created on company letterhead, similar to the letter for a waiver request. [See sample provided on HFAP website.] The cover letter must have the following information included: 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 37
38 Equivalency Letter Cover letter: 1. The name of the organization, address and CCN; 2. The contact information (telephone number and address) of the organization s representative; 3. Describe in detail what the LSC deficiency is, and include the respective non-compliant LSC section; 4. Explain why the organization cannot resolve the deficiency; 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 38
39 Equivalency Letter Cover letter (cont d): 5. Explain if the hardship is financial or operational. If financial, provide a budget figure to resolve the deficiency; 6. Identify which occupancy classification you are requesting the equivalency for (i.e. Healthcare; Business); (Unfortunately, there is no FSES for Ambulatory Care) 7. If additional features of life safety need to be installed to make the equivalency valid, then identify those added features in detail; 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 39
40 Equivalency Letter In addition to the cover letter, you must provide these additional documents: 1. Copies of the Alternative Life Safety Measures (ALSM) document showing that the LSC deficiency has been assessed for ALSM; 2. Life Safety drawings that clearly identifies the following details: 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 40
41 Equivalency Letter The location of all rated walls and barriers in all zones. Indicate the fire rating and purpose of each barrier; Identify the LSC deficiency being evaluated for the equivalency; Identify suites-of-rooms and their boundaries; Identify the location of all hazardous rooms; Identify the level of exit discharge for each building; Identify the location of all smoke compartment barriers; List the furthest travel distance to the closest smoke compartment barrier door for each smoke compartment; Provide an overview drawing of each floor showing all smoke compartments. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 41
42 Equivalency Letter 3. Provide FSES worksheets that evaluates every zone (smoke compartment) on every story of the facility. Use the respective occupancy chapter in the NFPA 101A for different occupancies; 4. Provide a summary page outlining the parameters of each zone evaluated; 5. If additional features of life safety must be installed in order to make the FSES worksheets valid, provide a before and after Individual Safety Evaluation summary worksheet for each affected zone. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 42
43 Equivalency Letter You can have multiple requests for each FSES equivalency submissions, and can share the same cover letters and support documents. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 43
44 Equivalency Letter The person conducting the FSES equivalency request must be able to understand the FSES instructions found in NFPA 101A. It is not uncommon that hospitals will hire a consultant to conduct the FSES equivalency request. (If you ve never completed a FSES equivalency before, this is not the time to try to do it for the first time.) 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 44
45 Waiver & Equivalency Process All waiver and equivalency request letters must be signed by a senior leader in your organization: CEO COO VP Operations Senior VP Etc. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 45
46 Waiver & Equivalency Process You address the request on company letterhead to: Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program Attn: Engineering Department 142 E. Ontario Street Chicago, IL But you send it electronically with the support documentation to: Paper copies will not be accepted. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 46
47 Waiver & Equivalency Process Do not send the request to the CMS regional office. They will only return it to you. HFAP will review your request, and if we agree with your request, we will write a summary letter recommending CMS approve your request; then we send that with your request to the appropriate CMS regional office. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 47
48 Waiver & Equivalency Process HFAP will also include a copy of your survey deficiency report and your Plan of Correction along with the HFAP summary letter and your request package to the CMS regional office. Only the CMS regional office can approve a waiver request or an equivalency request. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 48
49 Waiver & Equivalency Process CMS will take anywhere from 2 weeks to 9 months to review your request and make a decision. Once they made their decision, they will send an approval or a denial letter to your organization and copy HFAP. Usually, they will explain why the request was denied. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 49
50 Waiver & Equivalency Process If after 3 months you have not heard from CMS and you are anxious and want to know the status of your waiver request: Do not contact CMS, but instead contact your account representative at HFAP who will investigate on your behalf. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 50
51 Waiver & Equivalency Process If HFAP does not agree with your request, we will not send it to the CMS regional office, but will contact you to discuss why we do not agree. Other options to deal with the LSC deficiency will be discussed. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 51
52 Waiver & Equivalency Process Reasons HFAP have not agreed with recent waiver requests: Waiver request was for a deficiency that was not identified on the survey deficiency report; Waiver request was not submitted on company letterhead; Waiver request did not include budget amounts for financial hardship; Waiver request did not demonstrate a unreasonable hardship; 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 52
53 Waiver & Equivalency Process Reasons HFAP has not agreed with recent equivalency requests: Equivalency request was for a deficiency that was not identified on the survey deficiency report; Cover letter was not submitted on company letterhead; Equivalency request did not include budget amounts for financial hardship; 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 53
54 Waiver & Equivalency Process Equivalency request did not demonstrate a unreasonable hardship; Equivalency request FSES worksheets did not demonstrate an acceptable numerical value Mathematical errors on the FSES worksheets Inadequate Life Safety drawings Not all zone (smoke compartments) were evaluated with the FSES worksheets 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 54
55 Waiver & Equivalency Process If CMS denies your request, HFAP will contact you to discuss other options. Perhaps the request was denied on a technicality, which can be resolved. It may be necessary to submit a revised PoC describing alternate options to resolve the deficiency or alternate options to resolve the deficiency. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 55
56 Waiver & Equivalency Process Waivers and equivalencies approved by CMS are only valid until the next survey (no more than 3 years), then the deficiency must be cited again during the survey, and the organization must choose to either resolve the deficiency, or submit a new waiver or equivalency request again. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 56
57 Waiver & Equivalency Notes IMPORTANT!!! Waiver and equivalency requests are only appropriate for Life Safety Code deficiencies. If your deficiency is not identified in the LSC or one of the referenced standards (and then it still may not be accepted), then it is not eligible for a waiver or equivalency. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 57
58 Waiver & Equivalency Notes Technically, even deficiencies with referenced NFPA standards are not eligible for waivers & equivalencies. But this has been overlooked in the past by CMS and they have approved certain deficiencies that are governed by other NFPA standards. Decisions are specific to each facility and each request and do not create a precedent for automatic acceptance. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 58
59 Waiver & Equivalency Notes Waivers and equivalencies must be viewed as a temporary measure. They do expire by the next survey, but it is best that the organization make long-term plans to resolve the deficiency since there is no guarantee that the same request will be approved in the future. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 59
60 Waiver & Equivalency Notes The CMS decision to approve a waiver request is subjective, and is made by an individual. There is no science involved in the decision; it is a judgment. The better an organization can state their request in their cover letter, the better their chances that the request will be approved. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 60
61 Waiver & Equivalency Notes Most healthcare organizations choose to submit a waiver rather than an equivalency, because of cost. The costs to submit a waiver is negligible only the time needed to write a cover letter and assemble some supporting documents. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 61
62 Waiver & Equivalency Notes However the cost to submit an equivalency is considerable, as most healthcare organizations need to contract with an experienced consultant to conduct the engineering study required for an equivalency request. It has been reported that some equivalencies cost the healthcare organizations from $5,000 to $30,000, and there is no guarantee that CMS will accept it. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 62
63 Waiver & Equivalency Notes A Time-Limited Waiver request is more likely to be approved over a standard Waiver request because the healthcare organization is working to resolve a deficiency. There have been situations where CMS prefers an equivalency over a waiver because of the need for the engineering study as evidence of safety levels. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 63
64 Waiver & Equivalency Resources Look on the website under Resources and then Tools for instructions on how to complete a Waiver or Equivalency requests. This can be a confusing process PLEASE call the HFAP office for any assistance with making these requests. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 64
65 What is HFAP ACADEMY LIVE? HFAP Academy Live is an educational program to prepare new or currently accredited healthcare organizations for a Medicare survey performed by either HFAP or their state agency. There are separate tracks for: acute care hospital clinical or administrative staff hospital facilities directors for ambulatory surgery center leaders. Each track covers the major requirements for Medicare participation with plenty of opportunity for participant interaction with peers and faculty. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 65
66 What is HFAP ACADEMY LIVE? Thursday and Friday October 11-12, The Westin O Hare, 6100 N River Road, Rosemont, IL A discounted room rate of $149/night is guaranteed until October 5, but the room block may sell out before that date. A reservation link will be sent with your registration confirmation. 8/13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 66
67 THANK YOU Questions? Contact Alise Howlett by Phone: 815/ /13/2018 HFAP A better healthcare survey experience 67
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